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What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Inverness?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Inverness from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 35m
£29
£55
3
Train
7h 27m
£64
£111
11
Flight
1h 25m
£135
£246
18

What is the cheapest way to reach Inverness from Manchester?

You can reach Inverness with just £29 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £62
Saturday
from £63
Sunday
from £61
Monday
from £29
Tuesday
from £56
Wednesday
from £40
Thursday
from £165

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Scottish Citylink
    14h 15m
    0
    20:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £62
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £230
  • British Airways
    15h 55m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £481
  • British Airways
    14h 20m
    0
    21:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £532

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Scottish Citylink
    8h 35m
    0
    04:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    12:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £63
  • Scottish Citylink
    14h 15m
    0
    20:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £63
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    7h 41m
    0
    12:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:05
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £64
  • Northern
    10h 59m
    0
    09:06
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:05
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £106
  • TransPennine Express
    9h 31m
    0
    05:58
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    15:29
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £119
  • Northern
    11h 3m
    0
    09:02
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    20:05
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £127
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • British Airways
    17h 30m
    0
    17:35
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:05
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £168
  • British Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £197
  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    09:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    10:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £217
  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £334

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £61
  • Scottish Citylink
    8h 35m
    0
    04:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    12:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £62
  • Scottish Citylink
    14h 15m
    0
    20:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £62
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • British Airways
    11h 50m
    0
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    19:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £161
  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £181
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £228
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 55m
    0
    05:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £379

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £185
  • British Airways
    5h 5m
    0
    06:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:10
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £197
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 30m
    0
    11:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    14:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £244
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 0m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £254

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £186
  • British Airways
    17h 40m
    0
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    09:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £210
  • British Airways
    16h 10m
    0
    17:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    09:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £210
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £268

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • British Airways
    26h 0m
    0
    08:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    10:55
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £135
  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    15:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £152
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 55m
    0
    05:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £222
  • KLM Cityhopper
    16h 5m
    0
    20:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £228

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • British Airways
    25h 5m
    0
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    08:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £165
  • British Airways
    18h 5m
    0
    14:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    08:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £166
  • British Airways
    16h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    09:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £169
  • British Airways
    13h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    09:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £169

What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Inverness?

You can get to Inverness from Manchester in just 1h 25m with a Flight from Loganair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 1h 40m
Saturday
from 1h 25m
Sunday
from 1h 40m
Monday
from 1h 40m
Tuesday
from 1h 40m
Wednesday
from 1h 40m
Thursday
from 13h 55m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £230
  • British Airways
    14h 20m
    0
    21:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £532
  • British Airways
    15h 55m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £481
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Scottish Citylink
    14h 15m
    0
    20:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £62

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Loganair
    1h 25m
    0
    09:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    10:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £217
  • British Airways
    5h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £197
  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £334
  • British Airways
    17h 30m
    0
    17:35
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:05
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £168
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    7h 27m
    0
    06:48
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    14:15
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £139
  • TransPennine Express
    7h 41m
    0
    12:24
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:05
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £64
  • TransPennine Express
    9h 31m
    0
    05:58
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    15:29
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £119
  • Northern
    10h 59m
    0
    09:06
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    20:05
    Inverness
    Central Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £106
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Scottish Citylink
    8h 35m
    0
    04:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    12:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £63
  • Scottish Citylink
    14h 15m
    0
    20:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £63

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £181
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £228
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 40m
    0
    07:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £418
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 55m
    0
    05:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £379
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Scottish Citylink
    8h 35m
    0
    04:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    12:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £62
  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £61
  • Scottish Citylink
    14h 15m
    0
    20:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:35
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Basic
    £62

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £185
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 30m
    0
    11:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    14:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £244
  • British Airways
    5h 5m
    0
    06:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:10
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £197
  • Aer Lingus
    6h 0m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £254
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    19:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    21:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £186
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 55m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £268
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 55m
    0
    05:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £379
  • British Airways
    16h 10m
    0
    17:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    09:40
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £210
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Loganair
    1h 40m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    15:35
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £152
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    6h 55m
    0
    05:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £222
  • KLM Cityhopper
    16h 5m
    0
    20:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £228
  • EasyJet Airline
    20h 55m
    0
    15:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    12:45
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £310
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    14:55
    Inverness
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • British Airways
    13h 55m
    0
    19:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    09:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £169
  • British Airways
    15h 30m
    0
    17:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    08:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £172
  • British Airways
    16h 5m
    0
    17:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    09:25
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £169
  • British Airways
    18h 5m
    0
    14:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    08:50
    Inverness Airport
    Inverness Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £166
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Manchester to Inverness

What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Inverness?

In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Inverness you will be arriving at Central Station, Coach Station or Raigmore Hospital, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Inverness from Manchester? With 6 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Inverness, you can pay as low as £29 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Loganair: you will get to Inverness in just 1h 25m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Inverness are British Airways, Loganair and Scottish Citylink, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Inverness is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Daviot, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Dornoch Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Inverness?

The most popular companies between Manchester and Inverness, are British Airways, Loganair and Scottish Citylink. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Scottish Citylink and FlixBus

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern and Transport for Wales

Airlines: British Airways, Loganair, EasyJet Airline and 3 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Inverness

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Inverness. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Inverness

How can I reach Inverness from Manchester?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Inverness from Manchester.

How far is Inverness from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester and Inverness is 461.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Inverness?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 12 kgs of CO2, a train 16 kgs, a car 78 kgs, and a flight 114 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Inverness?

You can get to Inverness with just £29 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Inverness?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Inverness in just 1h 25m with a Flight from Loganair.

More routes to Manchester and to Inverness

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Manchester and to Inverness. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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